When the Person You Love Doesn't Understand Your Growth
Personal growth doesn't just change you—it can change your relationships too.In this episode, Glenn explores a challenge he has witnessed time and time again while working with businesses across Australia. An employee commits to becoming a better leader, communicator or person, only to face resistance from the people closest to them at home.Why does this happen? Is personal development really just about creating more productive employees, or is there something much bigger at play?
Glenn shares why the best organisations invest in developing better humans—not just better workers—and offers practical advice for both the person pursuing growth and the partner trying to understand it. If you've ever felt unsupported on your journey, or you've struggled to understand why someone close to you is changing, this conversation will help you see it from a new perspective.
In this episode:
- Why personal growth can create tension at home.
- The difference between becoming a better employee and becoming a better human.
- Why change can feel threatening to the people closest to us.
- How to communicate your growth journey without alienating your partner.
- Simple ways couples can support each other's development.
Growth is rarely a solo journey. The strongest relationships don't resist change—they grow together.
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